UltraBirken løp

Welcome to UltraBirken run
UltraBirken run June 15th
Start at Sjusjøen Langrennsarena and finish at Håkons Hall.
Participations is available for all over the age of 16 years by 31.12.24
Approved ITRA and UTMB-race
The race is approved with 1 ITRA point and with 50K for UTMB
UltraBirken run 60 km
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Track
Run in a beautiful mountain terrain
Start at Sjusjøen ski stadium and finish outside Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
The track takes you over Sjusjøfjellet to Lunkefjell after 7 km. After 7 km you run on the road to Norseter for 2,5 km. Then the track takes you towards Melsjøen and Reina. From Reina you run over Krigsfjell and Hitfjell before you reach Pellestova.
From Pellestove you go to Nevefjell - the highest point in the track 1072 meters above sea level. Then the track takes you back towards Nordseter -on the south side of Nevelvannet. The track will then take you back to Lunkefjell. Before you reach the cabins at Sjusjøen there will be a steep rocky downhill. Slow down.Then the track will take you down to the bottom of Birkebeinerbakken, Nevla and Sjøseterveien.
When it is 14 km left to the finsih you will run on the same track as Birkebeinerløpet 21
Altimeter
Total climb 731 metres
A total of 1,281 meters down. -
Food- and drink stations
Preliminary information
Place Km Service Start Refill Maxim sports drink and water Nevelvatnet 7 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas and pastry Midtbekken 17 Maxim sports drink, water and bananas Pellestova 25 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, slice of bread with toppings, Gilde Birkebeiner ham Nevelvatnet 32 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas and pastry Nordseter/Sjusjøvegen 39 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas and pastry Mesnasaga 49 Maxim sports drink, water, Pepsi Cola, bananas and pastry Kroken 54 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas and pastry Finish 60 Water, Vørterøl (non alcoholic beer) Red Bull, Maarud Potetgull® (crisps) and Gilde sausage -
Starting times and classes
Preliminary Start time
Start at 08.00
Classes
UltraBirken mountain run has classes for females and men
F/M 16-19, F/M 20-29, F/M 30-39 F/M 40-49, F/M 50-59, F/M 60-69, F/M 70-79.
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Prizes
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Cut-off times
Pellestova 12.30
25 km from start. Transportation to Håkons Hall: 13.00
Nordsetervegen 14.30
39 km from start. Transportation to Håkons Hall: 14.30
Sjøsetervegen 16.00
47 km from start. Transportation to Håkons Hall: 16.00
If you must abandon the race, please inform us at +47 911 08 707
We expect that everyone has passed the finish line at 18.00.
Need to know in advance
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Deadlines
June 13.
- Change of wave in Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run at My Page
June 14., 21:00
- Online registration
- Ordering license at My Page
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Bus and parking
Preliminary information
Free Shuttle
There will be free shuttle between the finish area at Håkons Hall and the start area at Birkebeineren ski stadium Saturday 09.00-18.00. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes from Håkons Hall to Birkebeineren ski stadium.
Arriving by train June 15th?
Are you arriving by train from south to Lillehammer (estimatet arrival at Lillehamme skysstasjon: 09:37, 10:06, 10:41 or 11:40) there will be free shuttle to the start at Birkebeineren ski stadium.Bus to start UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton
There will be free shuttle to UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton from Kleivbakken behind Håkons Hall to start at Sjusjøen at 06.30 and at 07.00.
Booking: Send an an e-mail to berit@birkebeiner.no no later than Friday at 20.00.Parking
Parking will be available at Birkebeineren ski stadium and east of Håkons Hall. Follow directions from our volunteers.
Parking: NOK 75,- Order in advanceOreliminary information
Roads that will be closed on race day June 10th- Sjøsetervegen will be closed from Birkebeiner Skistadion to Sagmyra between 09.00-16.00
- Nybuvegen is closed between 09.30-16.30. Furubakken will be periodically closed.
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License
All participants, including foreigners, must have a valid license to enter Norwegian running events.
All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in running events in Norway. If you have a valid license through your team, bring your license card when you retrieve your BIB.
Purchase
The license is not included in the entry fee. It can be purchased when signing up, through your My Page, or at the race office when retrieving your BIB.
Exception: Birken 5KM: License is included in the sign up fee.
Injuries during the race
If you are injured during one of the Birkebeiner events, please contact the insurance company. If you have any questions please call "Idrettens skadetelefon" +4798702033 -
Race rules
All competitors need a license.
Backpack is mandatory only for the UltraBirken race
For safety reasons, there are special rules for clothing and equipment that you must bring when participating in UltraBirken: Food, drink, extra clothing, reflective vest, mobile phone.Use of poles
The use of poles is only permitted in the UltraBirken løp. The poles must be with you during the entire race, from start to finish. After the food station Nordseter/Sjusjøvegen, where you meet the ordinary Birkebeiner track for approx. 40 km, the poles must be put in your backpack until the finish line.
No audio
For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the raceNo pets: It is not allowed to bring your pets into the race track.
Timekeeping / Bib
BIB must be visible at all times during the race. For your own safety, it is not permitted to use another participant's BIB.
Identification must be provided at random checks.
Your bib is also your timer. A chip on the back of the bib records the start time, intermediate time and time at the finish line.
Complaints
Against race conditions: 30 minutes after crossing the finish line.
Towards the results list: 30 minutes after the list and results are published.
The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 100 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.
Complaints will be heard by the jury.Environment
Littering along the route is not allowed. Please bring your own litter to the nearest food station or use the drop zones along the course. Littering along the course can be penalized with 15 minutes added to your time.
Jury
Jury: Race leader, timing manager, course manager and medical manager.Please read the registration conditions
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Accommodation
Please find information regarding accommodation in Lillehammer here:
On race day
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What happens when ?
Preliminary information
Thursday June 13th
- 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 marked
Friday June 14th
Håkons Hall, Lillehammer- 10.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 marked
- 10.00 - 21.00 Race offic and Bib distribution
Saturday June 15th
Sjusjøen Ski Stadion
- from 07.00 Distribution Bibs for
UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton - 08.00 Start UltraBirken run
- 08.30 Start Birken fjellmaraton
Birkebeineren ski stadium, start
- from 9.00 Distribution of Bibs
HalvBirken løp and Birkebeinerløpet - 11.00 Start HalvBirken løp
- 12.00 Start Birkebeinerløpet
Haakons Hall, Lillehammer
- 10.00-18.00 Sport 1 market
- 10.00-18.00 Distribution of Bibs (Birken 5km, UngdomsBirken og BarneBirken), Race Office, Diplomas and prizes
- 14.00 Start Birken 5 km
- 15.00 Start UngdomsBirken løp
- 16.00 Start BarneBirken løp
Ceremonier, Håkons Hall
- From 13.00 HalvBirken
- From 14.00: Birken fjellmaraton
- From. 14.30 Birkebeinerløpet and Birken 5 km
- From kl. 15.00 UltraBirken løp
- From kl. 16.15 UngdomsBirken løp
- From 17.00 rest Birkebeinerløpet
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Distribution of Bibs
Preliminary information
Distribution of BibsFriday June 14.:
- All races:
Haakons Hall kl. 10.00 – 21.00
Saturday June 15.:
- Birken 5 km, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken run:
Håkons Hall 10.00-16.00 - Birkebeinerløpet 21 and HalvBirken run 12:
Birkebeineren ski stadium (Start) 09.00 - 13.10 - UltraBirken run and Birken fjellmaraton:
Sjusjøen ski stadium 07.00 - 08.30
License
You buy the license either when signing up, at your My Page after signing up or at the race office when picking up your BIB.Starting card
Your starting card is available for download from your My Page or the Birken app from approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the race. This is your confirmation of participation.The starting card must be shown to retrieve your BIB. - All races:
- Stadium maps 2023
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Luggage
Luggage delivered in the starting area must be retrieved at Håkons Hall on race day.
Label/transport
Remember to use the labels inckuded in your race package, and then bring your luggage to the drop zone.
Birken holds no liability for lost/ruined luggage during transport or storage.UltraBirken run and Birken fjellmaraton
Luggage drop of is close to start.
Drop zones for items needed during the race:
UltraBirken run: Pellestova and Nordsetervegen/Sjusjøvegen.
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Timing
Timing / BIB
The BIB must be fastened to your chest ( shirt) with safety pins.
The timing-chip is integrated in your BIB.
Time keeping for Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run:
Real-time: The start time starts when crossing the start mat for alle waves except Men and Women Elite in Birkebeinerløpet and wave 1 in HalvBirken run.Time-keeping for UltraBirken, Birken fjellmarathon, Birken 5km and UngdomsBirken:
Start shot: The start time is registered by the start shot.